Scope Law:  Galenica and Medicall establish joint venture Emeda

Galenica, network operators of pharmacies in Switzerland and is a provider of pre-wholesale and wholesale distribution services in the Swiss healthcare market, and Medicall, medical services providers, are establishing a joint venture, Emeda, to provide medical and pharmaceutical services to retirement and nursing homes in Switzerland.

Galenica is purchasing a 50% share in Emeda Ltd., which was previously 100% owned by Medicall. Galencia is contributing logistics and pharmaceutical expertise to the joint venture, thereby complementing Emeda’s range of services for all-round care for the residents of retirement and nursing homes.

Scope Law acts as joint legal counsel, advises Galenica and Medicall on the establishment of the joint venture Emeda. The Scope Law team comprises of partners Michael Eitle (corporate/m&a, pictured left) and Marcel Isch (employment, pictured right).